WHEREAS, On March 13, 2003, the El Paso Commission for Women
is inducting Len Golden Price into its Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the commission is composed of
El Paso citizens who are committed to the pursuit of equal rights
and responsibilities for all women; inductees to the organization's
Hall of Fame are recognized in one of five categories, including
arts, civic leadership, education, professional, and public
service; and
WHEREAS, Selected for the professional category, Ms. Price
has worked for the City of El Paso since 1988, beginning as an
administrative assistant in the sanitation department,
transferring to the police department nine years ago, and now
holding the highest rank a civilian can hold within the department,
administrative director; and
WHEREAS, Overseeing some 200 employees, this esteemed woman
has excelled as a natural leader; in addition to helping to bring
more than $40 million in grants to the department, she has been
instrumental in opening five new regional command centers and
helped improve the department's automation capabilities, winning
the respect and admiration of both her colleagues and the community
at large; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of Texas, the strength of
our communities, and the overall vitality of American society
depend on the dedication of people like Len Price, who use their
considerable talents and resources to serve others, and it is a
privilege to join in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Len G. Price on her induction into
the El Paso Commission for Women's Hall of Fame and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Price as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 481 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House